Crane Operator

The Prolift Rigging Company

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Manassas, VA Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.   

OUR PURPOSE 

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth. 

OUR MISSION 

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment.

Best is: 

Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best.

Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission.

Esteemed by the participants in our industry.

High return on capital.

OUR CORE VALUES 

Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property. 

Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line. 

Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better. 

Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others. 

Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters. 

Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged. 

Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission. 

JOB SUMMARY  

The PLR Crane Operator is responsible for providing lifting and hoisting services to customers by performing crane setup, pre-operation inspection, rigging, and crane operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear

Attaches load to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving using hand and power tools.

Connects pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles, and clamps.

Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of parts

Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces

Dismantles maintains, and stores rigging equipment

Manipulates rigging lines and hoist to move or support materials, steel, concrete, etc.

Selects gear, shackles, and cables according to load size, facilities, and work schedule.

Signals or gives verbal directions to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.

Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting or lifting.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to respectfully confront people when needed and lead through example.

Other duties as assigned by supervisors

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS: 

Competitive salary 

Bonus program that pays for performance 

401(k) 

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Other additional personal and professional benefits are available. 

Required Qualifications: 

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Must understand safety procedures and demonstrate good safety awareness.

Willing to travel

Must pass a drug test and background check

Education:

HS diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CDL – CLASS A or B required

OSHA 10 -preferred

NCCCO Rigger a plus

TWIC-preferred

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

About this role

Summary

Operate cranes, perform rigging, safety checks, and assist in lifting projects.

Job title

Crane Operator

Experience level

null

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Manassas, VA; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationreasoningsafety procedurestravel willingpass drug testbackground checkHS diploma

Preferred skills

OSHA 10NCCCO RiggerTWIC

Specializations

crane operationriggingsafety proceduresload handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Manassas, VA, USA

On-site City